Niederleho pavilon Hospital building

Niederleho pavilon in Kladno represents the oldest preserved part of the current Regional Hospital Kladno as well as one of the most important historical buildings in the region. It was created in 1902- 1903 in non-Renaissance style with Art Nouveau elements and originally served as a general general general public hospital of emperor Franz Joseph I. This building was one of the first modern medical facilities in the region and reflected the ambitions of the then medicine and urban development of Kladno, which was an industrial centre in the early 20th century.

Today, the pavilion is a monument-protected building where the hospital headquarters is located. It reminds of the importance of personalities such as MUDr. Bohuslav Niederle, the founder of the hospital and an important surgeon, or MUDr. Jaroslav Hruška, then Mayor of Kladna, who was involved in the construction.

The construction is related to the development of health care in Kladno at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The city was then a major industrial centre with many miners and workers, which required modern medical facilities. The initiator of the construction was MUDr. Jaroslav Hruška, a former doctor of the Brotra Mining Treasures, a company associated with the local hardware industry. The project of the hospital was created as part of the celebration of the 50-year reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I., which is evidenced by the commemorative plaque on the facade with the inscription: * "The hospital was founded on the welfare of the public Summer of the PEN 1902 to celebrate the fifty-year reign of His Apostolic Majesty Emperor and King Franz Joseph I." * The building was completed in 1903, and its first director became MUDr. Bohuslav Niederle, the key figure of the Clauden Health.

Architecturally, the pavilion is a typical example of non-Renaissance Art Nouveau architecture, popular for public buildings at the time. The authors of the project were architects Alois Zázvorka and Alfred Ludwig, built by Josef Picek. The one-storey building has a rugged facade with risalite in the middle, where the main entrance was located, originally oriented to the street of the Czechoslovak army. The complex included pavilions for men and women, an infectious pavilion and an autopsy room with the Chapel of the Holy Cross, supplemented by clocks in the tower. The chapel served not only religious purposes, but also as a place of last farewell to the deceased patients. The total capacity of the hospital was 60 beds, which was a significant number for the latter. The interior corresponded to the standards at the time, while Niederle emphasized hygiene and modern treatment methods.

The first administrators of the hospital were MUDr. Bohuslav Niederle and the merciful sisters of St. Karl Boromei, who have been active since the foundation. Niederle, a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine in Prague, became Chief of Medicine in 1903 and later Director. His work was vital for the development of health care in the region - he introduced modern surgical procedures which he studied in Berlin, and he promoted X-ray genology. During the First World War he volunteered to join the Balkan and Serbian front, where he gained experience later in hospital practice. On his return to Kladno he founded a surgical department and maintained contacts with Prague's 1st surgical clinic. In 1933, the hospital was officially named in his honor - Niederle Hospital. His legacy remained in his villa in Czech Modern, built near Kladen Gymnasium, where he also had a medical practice decorated with trophies from the Balkan War.

Another important event connected to the pavilion was the operation of the Sisters of St. Karl Boromei, in particular Sister Cyril Mack, who was awarded the Golden Cross for her dedication during the war. In the years 1920-1930 there was an eye department, one of the first specialized workplaces of its kind in the region. In 2002, the pavilion underwent reconstruction, which preserved its historical nature, but adapted it to current needs. Today it serves as the headquarters of the Regional Hospital Kladno, with the original entrance from the Czechoslovak Army street today covered by trees, which gives the place a mysterious impression.

Niederleho pavilon is not only a functionalist building, but also an important monument that documents the development of health care in the region. Its architecture and historical importance make it an interesting goal for visitors who are interested in the history of medicine and urban planning. There are other monuments such as Niederle's villa, St. Bartholomew's Church or Museum Kladno, which offer additional possibilities for sightseeing. Although the interiors are not open to the public, it is worth stopping by the facade and looking at commemorative records that remind you of the history and important personalities associated with the Kladno medical industry.

This construction is not only a technical and historical document but also a symbol of progress and human care. It shows how far we are from the conditions at the time, but also that health care has always been a key element of social development. For lovers of the history of Kladno or medicine, visiting this place is not only educational, but also inspiring.